1995 Chevrolet Blazer Seat Problems

23 owners have reported seats problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer to NHTSA — 2% of all 1,224 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 96,000 miles. That ranks #4 of 13 Blazer model years for seat complaints (a typical year has 7). No seat recall has been issued for this model year.

23complaints
96ktypical miles
0related recalls
3crashes
0fires
6injuries

Which parts fail

  • Front assembly › Head restraint
    4
  • Front assembly › Recliner
    4
  • Front assembly › Power adjust
    4

Components named in complaints (seat frames, recliners, heated seats and seat tracks).

Mileage when the problem started

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chevrolet Blazer owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

ABS braking problems. Tt consumer experienced braking problems when go to apply brakes they will grab and there is some delay and lack of control this has happened on four different occasion in which two of the resulted in accidents, also rear windshield wiper was replaced, and rivets on the fan belt were replaced as part of a recall, also head rest has a split, and when engine is warm engine runs at 3000 RPM.

Front assembly › Head restraint · Nov 1995 · crash · 1 injury

Consumer has a problem with enigine. When the vehicle gets up to 50mph or coming to a stop sign the vehicle will lose power , causing the enigine to shut down in the middle of traffic. Dealer has been contacted. 1.battery leaking 2.left front seat is ripped 3.starter dies 4. Brake work sometimes. 5. Truck shakes when starting code for EGR valve stick. 6. Stalling 3-4 times hesatation and no power. 7. Heater won't shut off. Truck cut off like it has ran out of gas. 8.loose power when driving. * adj

Sep 1998

Front seat bracket wore through leather material, also seat rocks due to loose bolt; replaced brakes/ front windshield wipers failed/ during inclement weather/ steering becoming vauge at center and fuel gauge failure.

Oct 1996

Rollover when traveling from shoulder onto the roadway, resulting in partial roof collapse, possible seatbelt failure, shattering of all windows except the rear hatch.

96,000 miles · Aug 2007 · crash · 3 injuries

The driver hit a vehicle front passenger and the split bench in the rear came off the track. The front seat came completely off and shattered the windshield. *k

Jul 1996 · crash · 1 injury

There is a hole worn through the seat covering, the consumer feels the seat coverings are a poor design and that they don't have adequate cushioning between the bracket and the outer covering.

Nov 2000

Driver's seat designed to fold forward for easy rear entrance, however pressure from objects in cargo area causes seats to move forward while in use.

Front assembly › Recliner · Apr 1995

While driving driver's seat collapsed to the reclining position, nearly causing a collision. Please give any further details.

Front assembly › Recliner · Jan 1999

Driver's side power seat short circuited and melted the wires under the seat. Dealer has replaced the part.

Front assembly › Power adjust · Apr 2000

Driver's seat has a piece of metal on the left that has cut the seat and is cutting the seat belt.

Mar 2000

NHTSA investigations

Front seat recliner bolt failure

NHTSA investigation RQ99015 · opened Jul 14, 1999 · closed Dec 28, 2001 · led to recall 99V-130

Front seat recliner bolt

NHTSA investigation EA01019 · opened Dec 28, 2001 · closed Sep 27, 2002

There is no summary currently available

Seat complaints in other Blazer years

’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’19’20’21’22’23’24’252311108440487311111
Seat complaints per model year, Chevrolet Blazer.

Frequently asked questions

How common are seat problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer?

NHTSA has 23 complaints about the seats of the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 2% of the model year's 1,224 complaints. The component named most often is front assembly › head restraint (4 mentions).

Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet Blazer seat problems?

No. NHTSA lists no seats recall for the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.

At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Blazer seat problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 96,000 miles.

Is it dangerous?

Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 6 injuries to seats problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.